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Kirpi vs Tigr

Kirpi vs Tigr at a glance β€” weight 20,000 vs 7,200 kg, crew 3 (driver, commander, gunner) vs 2 + 9, 10, or 11 depending on variant.

Kirpi protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· KirpiFull specs
Tigr protected mobility vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί TigrFull specs
Specifications
Kirpi Tigr
Origin country πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· Turkey πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Protected Mobility Vehicle
Type Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle Infantry Mobility Vehicle
Manufacturer BMC Military Industrial Company
Number produced 2,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 20.0 tons 7.2 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 140 km/h
Operational range -- km 1,000 km
Length -- m 5.70 m
Width -- m 2.33 m
Height -- m 2.40 m
Crew 3 (driver, commander, gunner) 2 + 9, 10, or 11 depending on variant
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Armament & Powertrain
Kirpi Tigr
Main armament 7.62-mm machine gun 7.62mm PKP Pecheneg machine gun
Secondary weapon 12.7-mm machine gun 12.7mm Kord heavy machine gun
Engine BMC TUNA engine Cummins ISB 6.7 litre diesel engine, 385 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is heavier, the Kirpi or Tigr?
The Kirpi is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the Tigr's 7.2 tons.
How many crew members do the Kirpi and Tigr require?
The Kirpi requires a larger crew of 3, against 2 for the Tigr.
What are the main armaments of the Kirpi and Tigr?
The Kirpi is armed with 7.62-mm machine gun while the Tigr carries 7.62mm PKP Pecheneg machine gun as its main armament.